Simpson TS-113 Operator'S Manual Download Page 4

1.   INTRODUCTION

The Simpson TS-113 Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter (hereafter referred to as the TS-113 or the 

Instrument), is a rugged, reliable instrument which has been designed specifically for 

the widest possible range of electrical measurements associated with the RAILROAD 

SIGNALING and COMMUNICATIONS field. In construction and general principle it follows 

closely the proven Simpson pattern which is based on the experience of many years of 

successful multimeter manufacture.

Among its special features are provisions for:

Low insertion loss AC current measurements using an internal current transformer.

“ON” time measurement at any rate in excess of 30 pulses per minute.

An adjustable “Pointer Stop” which facilitates observation of “peak” readings of pulsating 

voltage or current on coded track.

A current-limiting diode preventing meter movement overload beyond acceptable limits.

SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES

All supplies and accessories required to operate the TS-113 are supplied with the 

Instrument and are listed in Table 1.

Table 1

Items & Accessories Furnished with Instrument 

Qty. 

Description

Part No.

1

Carrying Case Black

00834

1

Carrying Case Yellow  (Optional)

00832

1

Test Lead Set, Pair of 4’ Flexible Color-Coded Ends

with Banana Plug & Insulated Clip

6-117744

1

Operator’s Manual

6-117753

1

* 1.5 Volt D Cell, NEDA 13A, Alkaline

2

* 9V NEDA 1604A, Alkaline

1

* 2A  Fuse,Littelfuse 3AG 2A, or equal

1

* 2A Cartridge fuse (Littelfuse BLS 2 600V or Bussman BBS 2A)

 * Batteries and Fuses are standard items from retail store

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Summary of Contents for TS-113

Page 1: ...ER Operator s Manual READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE INSTRUMENT Failure to understand and comply with the WARNINGS and operating instructions can result in serious or fatal injuries a...

Page 2: ...red to could result in personal injury This instrument is designed to prevent accidental shock to operator when properly used However no engineering design can render safe an instrument which is used...

Page 3: ...ROLS JACKS AND INDICATORS 7 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION 8 REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS 9 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 10 4 OPERATION 12 DC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS 12 AC CURRENT MEASUREMENTS 13 PEAK READINGS OF ANY FUNCTIO...

Page 4: ...ses per minute An adjustable Pointer Stop which facilitates observation of peak readings of pulsating voltage or current on coded track A current limiting diode preventing meter movement overload beyo...

Page 5: ...1 000 ohms volt 250 mV all ranges ACCURACY 2 of full scale 10 100 of range all ranges except 250mV DC which is 1 of full scale AC RANGES VOLTAGE CURRENT 0 3 V 0 15 V 0 60 V 0 6 A 0 150 V 0 30 A 0 300...

Page 6: ...KING AND INSPECTION Examine the shipping carton for obvious signs of damage If damage is noted notify the carrier and supplier and do not attempt further use of the instrument If Instrument appears to...

Page 7: ...aid and insured to the proper destination CONTROLS JACKS AND INDICATORS All operating and adjustment controls jacks and indicator for the TS 113 are described in the following pages Become familiar wi...

Page 8: ...pointer stop The knob is used in peak reading determination Travel is limited in both directions The zero adjuster below it rotates freely through 360 Six jacks provide connections for all the twenty...

Page 9: ...en used together with the Push to Set switch With the button depressed the right hand knob now adjusts the ON time full scale REPLACEABLE COMPONENTS A 1 5 V size D battery powers all resistance measur...

Page 10: ...at the circuit cannot become unexpectedly shorted that the meter controls are properly set and test leads correctly connected and that all safety precautions are observed at all times The following pr...

Page 11: ...rcuit is energized A mistake could result in damage to the Instrument and possible personal injury Locate all voltage sources and accessible current paths before making connections to circuitry High v...

Page 12: ...h the circuit to be measured with the red marked lead to the positive side of the opened circuit g Turn on power If necessary to change jack connections for a more suitable range first turn off the po...

Page 13: ...ither polarity f If necessary to change the range you need to change the jack from blue colored 30A to the blue colored 6A then turn the power ON in circuit to be measured g Read current value using t...

Page 14: ...pointer until pointer motion can no longer be detected The pointer is then indicating the peak value of the energy being applied Figure 5 Measuring AC or DC Volts Be extremely careful when working wit...

Page 15: ...e extremely careful when working with high voltage circuits Do not touch the Instrument or test leads while power is on in the circuit being measured Do not exceed 600 volts WARNING a For voltages gre...

Page 16: ...aths in parallel with the resistance being measured may cause reading errors Check circuit diagrams for the presence of such components before assuming that the reading obtained is correct Branch and...

Page 17: ...ds and connect to resistance to be measured f Read resistance on the black OHMS scale above the mirror multiplying the reading by the factor indicated by the switch setting a Set range selector to FAS...

Page 18: ...nce In the FAST position the center value stabilized quickly but the spread between upper and lower readings will be wider particularly with the low pulse rates In the SLOW position time must be allow...

Page 19: ...28 30 Range DC Meter Dial Cardinal Points 0 15 DC DC Volts 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 15 0 6 0 08 0 16 0 24 0 32 0 4 0 48 0 56 0 6 3 0 4 0 8 1 2 1 6 2 2 4 2 8 3 15 DIRECT 60 8 16 24 32 40 48 56 60 150 20 40 60...

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